Shahada in Jewel-Toned Rainbow Gradient
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The Shahada is the First Pillar of Islam, the essential testimony of faith that defines Islamic belief. Recited aloud during the call to prayer five times daily in Muslim communities worldwide, it is the first phrase a newborn hears whispered into their ear and often the last words a Muslim speaks before death. This short declaration—affirming monotheism and Muhammad's prophethood—is so central that its sincere utterance alone, with understanding and intention, constitutes conversion to Islam. For over fourteen centuries, the Shahada has been the most repeated phrase in Islamic practice, binding hundreds of millions of believers across cultures and centuries in shared spiritual conviction.
- Stitch count: 222 x 211
- 25 colors in the palette
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222 x 211 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
The Shahada—Islam's most sacred declaration of faith—flows across this counted cross-stitch canvas in elegant Arabic calligraphy. The text reads *Lā ilāha illā-llāh, Muḥammadur rasūlu-llāh* (There is no deity except God; Muhammad is the Messenger of God), the foundational creed recited at prayer, conversion, and life's pivotal moments.
A bold jewel-tone palette elevates this 222×222-stitch design from traditional monochrome religious embroidery into contemporary fine art. Yellow fades through orange and green into turquoise, royal blue, purple, and deep magenta—a full-spectrum gradient that cycles through the fabric like stained glass. The rainbow treatment transforms the sacred words into a visual meditation on divine light and unity.
At advanced skill level with 25 DMC colors, this needlework demands precision and patience. The intricate calligraphic letterforms reward meticulous stitching with stunning dimensional depth when complete. Ideal for a prayer room, study, or as a meaningful gift, the luminous gradient makes this rendition feel contemporary while honoring centuries of Islamic artistic tradition.
The stitched lettering reads: لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله (Lā ilāha illā-llāh, Muḥammadur rasūlu-llāh — There is no deity except God; Muhammad is the Messenger of God).
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 222 x 211 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 15.9 x 15.1 inches or 403 x 383 mm
Suggested Material Size: 21.8 x 21 inches or 553 x 533 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
